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VAM 160T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,456 mi
Last recorded75,456 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 160T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,456 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,246 miles

nearside and offside rear hubs leaking oil

Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,244 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear hubs leaking oil

Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,140 miles

Nearside Rear hub oilseal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear hub oilseal leaking

Offside Rear rebound strap split

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,041 miles

Nearside Rear Hub leaking oil

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear axle strap broken

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,706 miles

offside rear axle strap broken

Fail 23 Sep 2014 74,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

offside rear axle strap broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaking from both rear hubs

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight oil leak from offside and nearside rear hubs

Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight oil leak from offside and nearside rear hubs

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 70,791 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,986 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 69,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,442 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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VAM 160T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAM 160T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAM 160T?

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What year was VAM 160T registered?

VAM 160T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is VAM 160T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 160T shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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